Attack on Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Leader’s House Led by Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer

Local Correspondent

In Kumarkhali, Kushtia, the house of Asaduzzaman Ali, Member Secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (Baecha), was attacked, vandalized, and looted. The victim’s family alleges that the attack was led by Afzal Hossain, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Kumarkhali Upazila Jamaat, and his associates.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 25, around noon in Elengipara under Ward No. 3 of Kumarkhali Municipality. However, Jamaat leader Afzal Hossain has denied the allegations.

Asaduzzaman Ali, Member Secretary of Baecha’s Kumarkhali branch, said, “On Tuesday morning, I had a heated argument over the phone with Afzal Hossain regarding an issue at the police station. Later, around 12 PM, Afzal Hossain led a group of 200-300 Jamaat-Shibir activists to attack my house. They vandalized and looted my home. At the time, my father and I were not at home. They destroyed our TV, fridge, furniture, and other belongings.”

He added, “They carried out this rampage for about an hour. They also stole cash and valuables. I demand exemplary punishment for those involved. I have filed a complaint at the police station, and I urge their immediate arrest.”

Afzal Hossain, however, denied the allegations, stating, “Ali and his father have been tormenting the local people. They are involved in various misdeeds in Kumarkhali, including extortion, assault, and threats. The angry public vandalized their house. This incident has no connection with any political organization.”

He further claimed, “The allegations against me are false and baseless. How can we stop an angry mob? They were fed up and vandalized his house. Jamaat or its leaders are in no way involved. I was at my office during the incident.”

When asked how he could be certain that no political organization was involved if he was at his office during the attack, Afzal Hossain avoided answering the question.

Hasibur Rahman, Convener of Baecha’s Kushtia District Branch, condemned the incident, saying, “We strongly condemn and protest this attack. The matter should be investigated impartially, and those involved should be brought to justice and given exemplary punishment.”

Hasibur Rahman also alleged that Jamaat-Shibir was involved in the incident.

Md. Solaiman Sheikh, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kumarkhali Police Station, said, “Police have visited the scene. The situation is now under control. The matter is being investigated, and legal action will be taken once a written complaint is filed.”